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Monday, February 6, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Announces Committees, Prioritizes Taxpayers

House Committees for the 103rd General Assembly have been organized. Rep. Halbrook is in a good position to fight for taxpayers. Click below for an update.


Friday, February 3, 2023
Pritzker Flip-Flops on Wind Farms

Last year, when he was running for re-election, Pritzker specifically rejected the idea of creating statewide controls over the siting of wind and solar projects, saying that he had ‘specifically…


Thursday, February 2, 2023
Shelbyville Town Hall Feb. 6

“If you’re in the Shelbyville area please stop by the Shelbyville Visitor’s Center auditorium for an update and conversation. I hope to see you there!”


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Celebrate Freedom Day

On January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the resolution proposing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which would abolish slavery and outlaw involuntary servitude. The next day,…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Another 2nd Amendment Victory

An Illinois appellate court has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over Democrats’ firearms ban, finding that a temporary restraining order keeping the bill from going into effect…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
Illinois’ Future Depends on Tax Relief

We can make Illinois a destination for families and job creators alike if we make it a more affordable place to live. Every lawmaker should be working to reduce the tax…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
More Challenges to Dems’ Unconstitutional Gun Ban

The National Rifle Association has now filed a lawsuit challenging Democrats’ firearms ban. https://www.foxnews.com/us/nra-challenges-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban-court-blatant-violation-second-amendment-rights


Thursday, January 19, 2023
Democrats Reintroduce Progressive Tax Increase

After voting to raise their own pay by a whopping 16.5%, Illinois Democrats are back to their old tricks, this time working to raise income taxes through a ‘progressive’ tax…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Democrats’ Gun Ban

At least 30 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban because they contend it violates the Second Amendment. https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/illinois-county-sheriffs-refuse-to-enforce-assault-weapons-ban-deem-law-unconstitutional/


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Sworn-In As 103rd General Assembly Begins

At a noontime ceremony at the University of Illinois at Springfield, State Representative Brad Halbrook took the Oath of Office to serve the new 107th District as the 103rd General…